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Company: The Aldo Group Inc / Le Groupe Aldo Inc.

About the ALDO Group
Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visitwww.aldogroup.com .

Enjoy meaningful recognition, flexible work options, great on‑site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart.

ROLE SUMMARY:
The Designeris responsible forthe creation and development ofHandbagsaligned with seasonal direction and brand identity. This role translates trend insights into commerciallyviabledesigns, supporting the execution of the collection through sketching, technical development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.This role contributes to10% of the global sales.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic -40%

Researches,identifies, and interprets key trends, consumer insights, and market direction

Lead the trend direction by creating seasonalmood boards, seasonal concepts, and category direction





Leadsthe translation of trends into brand-right, commercially relevant products for specific category

Collaborates with Line Builders to align design direction with assortment needs and business objectives

Operational -50%

Designhandbag assortmentcatering to global needs.

Owntechnical sketchesfrom constructionsto patterns,and ensuring the correct balance of silhouettesand constructionsaredeveloped-Responsible for approximately50constructionsa year and180patternsa year

Create seasonal trendsDirection in line with footwear direction

Developsdesign packagesand align cohesive packages with the footwear design team

Lead materialselectionand development of the category needs

Work on seasonal specs with the line building team

Leadprototypecorrections of construction and patternsahead ofsampleexecution and post sample receptionprovidingtechnicalfeedback on designsand execution

Own the seasonal design development calendar

Maintains daily communication with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors for development follow-ups

Participate in Store visits to ensure production of product is executed correctly and provide vendors with constant feedback to improve execution

Take part in seasonalpostmortemto improveefficiencyand collaboration with sourcing teams.

Leadership -10%





Takes ownership of assigned categories or product groups within the collection

Contributes to a collaborative and creative team environment

Demonstrates accountability in meeting deadlines and delivering quality outputs

Supports continuous improvement in design processes and workflows

Acts as a reliable partner to Senior Designer and cross-functional teams

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

3-5 years of experience in footwear or accessories design

Robust experience in sketching (hand and digital) and technical design

Strong experience of translating trends into commercial concepts

Experiencein trendforecasting

Experience working with overseas vendors and product development processes

Strong understanding of materials, construction, and trend application

Strong creative thinking with a commercial mindset

Excellent technical sketching and design skills

Strong attention to detail and organization

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong communicationand collaboration skills

Problem-solving mindset and adaptability

Passion for fashion, trends, and consumer behavior

Proficiencyin Adobe Illustrator and Photoshopand AI tools tooptimzedesign work

Building a culture of belonging
We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.

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📌 Handbag Designer (Quebec City)
🏢 Aldo Group
📍 Quebec City